• NutWrench@lemmy.ml
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      3 hours ago

      Things with historical value are worth far more than the cost of their raw materials. These are crown jewels, not copper pipe being sold by meth addicts.

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        21 hours ago

        I mean, they don’t have that high of a melting point… you’ll end up with a lump of worthless alumina, sure, but if you really want to melt them, you can. 🤷‍♂️

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        21 hours ago

        Melt the gold/silver, the stones can be re-shaped. It will lose value but I think it’s the only way to fend it.